Stellantis is giving up on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, with the French-Italian-American automaker ending development of the technology and halting production of fuel cell-powered vans. In a statement, Jean-Philippe Imparato, the company’s chief operating officer for Europe, said: “The hydrogen market remains a niche segment, with no prospects of mid-term economic sustainability. We must make…

There are even hotter versions of the current C8-series Chevrolet Corvette in the works despite the heroics of the flagship ZR1X – the most potent, rapid production Corvette in the nameplate’s 72-year history. Currently the performance pinnacle of the C8 Corvette range, launched in 2020, the 2025 Corvette ZR1X packs a combined 1250hp (932kW) from…

The Hyundai Inster Cross is a more rugged take on the cutesy compact electric vehicle (EV), and we reckon it’s one of the coolest new cars on the market. Just take a look at those lines, those lights, those rims! It’s a cracking looking thing and, if you want to, you can get it with…

The battle between strong demand and insufficient supply has affected the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series once again. Toyota Australia has confirmed it’s pausing customer orders for the 70 Series… but only in GXL Wagon guise. It says the move to pause orders is intended to provide customers with “more certainty around delivery times for existing…

Polestar is recalling its flagship model, the Polestar 3 large electric SUV, as moisture could prevent the vehicle from restarting. “Due to a manufacturing defect, moisture may enter the bumper wiring harness causing corrosion,” the company says in its recall notice. “This could result in reduced efficiency of the power assisted steering and a loss…

The Mitsubishi Outlander is ditching its familiar base engine in the US market in favour of something with a much smaller capacity, but it’s unclear if Australia will follow suit. Mitsubishi in the US has confirmed the naturally aspirated 2.5-litre four-cylinder in the Outlander will be replaced for 2026 with a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol…

In the electrification era, where performance and range become increasingly similar across brands, JLR is doubling down on identity across its multitude of brands. According to Range Rover global managing director Martin Limpert, JLR’s “House of Brands” strategy – introduced in 2023 – will not only shape product portfolios but also sharpen how consumers…

Nissan is in financial hot water, but it is hoping to lower the temperature a tad by dumping two factories in its homeland. The Oppama factory was opened in 1961, and has concentrated on building small cars. During its long history the plant has produced the Bluebird, Pulsar, Sylphy, Primera, Serena, Juke, Leaf, Tiida, March/Micra,…

The Audi A4 has been a staple of the German luxury marque’s lineup since 1994, but it’s dead… for now. Yes, the long-running A4 nameplate was culled in Audi’s recent lineup shuffle, which makes all-electric model names even-numbered and combustion- and hybrid-powered nameplates odd-numbered. It has since backtracked, but the mid-size passenger slot had already…

In the world of luxury there are two known truths: you can’t buy heritage, and you can’t buy brand credibility. Both attributes come with time and consistency. It’s much the same in the high-end of the automotive world, where it’s as much about being part of that brand’s story as the product itself. It’s…